Migration, Residency & Citizenship

NauruCitizenship By Investment

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Overview

Nauru Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program, formally known as the Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (NECRCP) offers a unique opportunity for individuals to gain Nauru citizenship through an economic contribution. It provides a direct way to invest in Nauru’s future through the Nauru Treasury Fund. This investment supports projects that boost economic growth and strengthen climate resilience, such as infrastructure development and economic diversification. By participating in this unique program, individuals help the smallest nation in the Central Pacific Ocean to achieve a sustainable future while also enhancing their global citizenship.

Family Inclusion

NECRCP allows the inclusion of family members in the CBI application, such as spouse, dependent children, parents, and siblings, for an extra fee.

Eligibility

To qualify for the Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program, applicants must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have a clean personal record (pass Due Diligence checks)
  • Provide proof of a legitimate source of funds
  • Make a required minimum contribution depending on family size

The Nauru Program Office is the administrative entity in charge of overseeing the NECRCP. Created under the Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Act 2024, the Nauru Program Office is in close collaboration with the Nauru’s government and in charge of receiving CBI applications through licensed Agents.

Nauru allows dual citizenship and investors can maintain their current nationality while acquiring Nauru citizenship. Nauru passports are typically valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for children. An address in Nauru is not necessary for passport renewal. Passports can be renewed regardless of holders’ current country of residence.

Benefits

Short & Straightforward Process

Nauru grants citizenship to successful NECRCP applicants in a timeline of 3 to 4 months from application submission. No educational, or language prerequisites.

Visa-free travel

Nauru’s passport grants visa-free access to 89 strategic destinations, including Hong Kong (SAR China), Ireland, Singapore, the UAE, and the UK, enhancing the holders’ travel flexibility.

Confidentiality Assurance

The Nauru Program Office upholds strict confidentiality during the application process, following international best practices in data protection and privacy.

Post Approval Investment

Qualified investments are to be made by applicants only after the conditional approval of their CBI application.

Politically Neutrality

Nauru’s passport is a nonpartisan alternative travel document that offers a crucial safeguard in periods of global uncertainty.

No Physical Residency Requirement

There is no mandatory residency requirement in Vanuatu before, during, or after acquiring citizenship.

Investment Options

Contribution Options

The Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program provides a direct way to contribute to the Nauru Treasury Fund, benefiting both investors and national development. Participants advance their global citizenship goals while supporting the country’s sustainable future and regional resilience. Contribution amounts are varying depending on family size:

Non-refundable Contributions
Single Principle Applicant USD 105,000
Principal applicant with 3 family-members USD 110,000
Principal applicant with 4 or more family-members USD 115,000
Each sibling of the principal applicant or a spouse USD 15,000
The Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program applicants have also to cover Application, Due Diligence and other Fees.

Application Fees

Principle ApplicantUSD 25,000
Family of up to 4 membersUSD 27,500
Family of up to 5 or more membersUSD 30,000

Due Diligence

Principle ApplicantUSD 10,000
Each dependent aged 16 or aboveUSD 7,500

Other Fees

Fee per passportUSD 500

Application Process

Bayat Legal Services’ compliance team will conduct an internal due diligence check, which entails a background security screening of the applicant, Preparation of KYC (Know Your Client) and a qualification assessment.
Preparation of the tailored list of documents. The client signs a retainer agreement with Bayat Group. Gathering documents required for the application.
Applicants need to meet the eligibility criteria, including financial requirements and a clean background. After gathering all of required original documents and sending them to Bayat Group team, our citizenship experts will assess the file and make it ready for submission to the Nauru Program Office. Applications must be submitted in English, which is Nauru's official language. Every Principal Applicant is required to participate in an interview conducted by an approved due diligence firm, commissioned by the Nauru Program Office. This interview can be conducted virtually or in person at an approved location. Additionally, any dependent of the Principal Applicant aged 16 or older may also be required to attend an interview, if necessary, under the same conditions. The application process can be done remotely.
After the application has been processed and a decision has been reached, Principle Applicants will receive a letter informing them of the outcome. If the application is approved, applicants will be required to proceed with making the qualified contribution and covering the Application fees.
Successful applicants will be granted a Certificated of Naturalization and they need to take an Oath of Allegiance, which is a formal pledge of loyalty to Nauru, before the certificate of citizenship is conferred. If a person is unable to take the oath or affirmation in person, it may be done via audio-visual link or before a notary public or another authorized person in any jurisdiction. After paying Passport Fees, applicants are issued their Nauru passports.
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